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Burkenshaw Family History

Burkenshaw Surname Meaning

see Birkinshaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Burkenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burkenshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burkenshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Burkenshaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burkenshaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Burkenshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Burkenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burkenshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Burkenshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Burkenshaw. For the veterans among your Burkenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burkenshaw lifespan?

Average Burkenshaw life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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